Deubrook Area Dolphins: Hoops Profile

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">We are in the season of optimism and it is that time of year for team/season previews.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) is heading to eastern South Dakota. We are looking at the Dolphins from Deubrook. PHD loves the logo!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">The Dolphins are a "new-look" team this year, they lost eight seniors to graduation and have no significant returners. However, Deubrook is optimistic and the Dolphins are excited about the season. Do not be surprised if the Dolphins sneak up on teams!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for player comments and a detailed Q&amp;A with Coach Jared Gass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2626890,"width":"230px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/DeubrookLogo-rotated.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/DeubrookLogo-rotated.jpg?w=922" alt="" class="wp-image-2626890" style="width:230px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>Player Comments from Coach Gass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2626909' first='Connor' last='Andrews'] - 6'2" 225 lbs. Sr. -</strong> "<em>Connor will be our emotional leader and will play his role of rebounder and strong defender very well. He can score in the post and is effective in the pick-and-roll game.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2424127' first='Joshua' last='Moberg'] - 5'10" 160 lbs. Jr. -</strong> "<em>Josh will be our point guard. He's an effective ball handler&nbsp;and facilitator who has worked hard over the summer to get stronger and become a lockdown defender.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2626910' first='Chance' last='Schoenfeld'] - 6'7" 200 lbs. Jr. -</strong> "<em>Chance is a smooth lefty who can play inside and out. His length makes him an effective defender and rebounder. He is also a threat in the pick-n-roll/pop game with his ability to shoot the 3.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2626912' first='Charlie' last='Olson'] - 6'1" 170 lbs. Jr. -</strong> "<em>Charlie is our workhorse. He will mix it up on defense and in rebounding regardless of size. He can shoot and will probably average 8-10 pts/gm just on "garbage" buckets.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2545009' first='Isaac' last='Gass'] - 6'2" 170 lbs. So. -</strong> "<em>Isaac is our biggest contributor from last year. He shot 45% from 3 as a freshman and has worked hard over the summer to get stronger and improve his game at every level. He's athletic and versatile&nbsp;with good handles and is a tough stop in transition.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2544183' first='Braxton' last='Bednarek'] 6'2" 185 lbs. So. -</strong> "<em>Braxton is a similar player to Isaac but stronger in the post and on the boards. Braxton can play inside and out and has developed into a really good young player. He will contribute heavily for us this year.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2511663,"width":"246px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/QA.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/QA.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2511663" style="width:246px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>With Jared Gass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Could you write a couple of sentences&nbsp;summing up last&nbsp;season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Last year we were .500. We were competitive in most games we lost. We lost 8 athletic seniors so our current group is untested at the varsity level.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who will be your primary ballhandler this year?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='2424127' first='Joshua' last='Moberg'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2545009' first='Isaac' last='Gass'] - See above.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How did the offseason go for your team/program?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Lots of good individual work with Moberg, Schoenfeld, Gass, and Bednarek all playing AAU. We went to 2 team camps and competed well. We will surprise some people this year.</em>"&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are a few of your top players to look out for?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='2545009' first='Isaac' last='Gass'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2544183' first='Braxton' last='Bednarek'] - Really good young players who will contribute heavily for us. They are untested at the varsity level, but both are highly motivated and athletic with high ceilings.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are a couple of up-and-comers to look out for?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Isaac and Braxton - See above.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who do you think will be your top interior players?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='2626909' first='Connor' last='Andrews'], [player_tooltip player_id='2626910' first='Chance' last='Schoenfeld'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2544183' first='Braxton' last='Bednarek'] - Connor is a really strong kid that can finish. He'll be a tough match-up for most of our opponents due to his strength and ability to move. Chance is a tough guard due to his ability to shoot the 3. He can post up smaller players and take bigger players to the perimeter. Same with Braxton - Very versatile.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: <u>What are 2&nbsp;or 3 goals for the team this year?</u></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Get a little better every day.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Always be the tougher team - Every night.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Be playing our best come the postseason to make a run.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: <u>Who will be your hardest worker and why do you think that?</u></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='2626912' first='Charlie' last='Olson'] - He showed it to us last year as a sophomore scout team guy. He'll outwork everyone he matches up against.</em>"&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some of the top teams &amp; players in your Region?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1327459' first='Bryon' last='Laue'] Castlewood, [player_tooltip player_id='1558248' first='Jamison' last='Keszler'] Castlewood, [player_tooltip player_id='1641210' first='Parker' last='Graff'] Wessington Springs, [player_tooltip player_id='2475788' first='Dax' last='Frandsen'] James Valley Christain.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Any last comments about the upcoming season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>As I mentioned - We will be untested, but they will work hard and I think we'll surprise some teams! Should be a fun year!</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"40px","fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}}} --> <p style="font-size:40px;font-style:italic;font-weight:800"><strong>Best of luck to the Dolphins!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2626931,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/image_55b213.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/image_55b213.png?w=922" alt="" class="wp-image-2626931" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->